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Former UR head coach returns to college game from NFL Staff Report UVa. sports: www.virginiasports.com Virginia head football coach Mike London announced Jim Reid has joined the Cavalier football coaching staff. He becomes the sixth member of London’s staff and will serve as the defensive coordinator and associate head coach. “I am very pleased to…
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Junior defensive end to pursue shot at pro career Staff Report Virginia Tech sports: www.hokiesports.com Virginia Tech junior defensive end Jason Worilds announced Thursday that he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. The Carteret, N.J., native was a two-time All-ACC performer who recorded 49 tackles this year, including 11.0 for loss…
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect for overnight Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Greater Augusta area for tonight and early Friday. Snow is expected to begin between 7-9 p.m. Thursday night and continue through 2-4 a.m. early Friday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2…
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Democrat critical of Kaine on car tax; will push gas-tax index to boost transportation dollars Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Remember how upset Fairfax Democrat Chap Petersen was right after Gov. Tim Kaine proposed last month to replace the car-tax relief program that dates back to the administration of Jim Gilmore with a 1 percent…
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Staunton Gateway Partners to work with city Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The Staunton Industrial Development Authority took the next step toward the future redevelopment of the Western State Hospital property by designating a preferred developer for the property and authorizing the company to undertake preliminary development activities. In preparation to acquire and redevelop the…
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LeRose takes helm at Waynesboro theater Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Zeus Digital Theaters is pleased to welcome John Steven LeRose II as its new general manager of the Zeus Digital 8 currently under construction in Waynesboro. “I am thrilled to be a part of the new Zeus Digital 8. It is going to be…
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Dukes blow four-point lead in final minutes Staff Report JMU sports: www.jmusports.com Ben Finney’s layup with 13 seconds to play broke the game’s ninth tie and lifted Old Dominion a 74-72 Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball victory over James Madison Wednesday. The host Monarchs outscored JMU 11-5 over the game’s final three minutes and raised…
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Can the good times last for rising midmajor? Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The CAA is too good for its own good, apparently. After starting the week with William and Mary at #2 – #2! – in the weekly NCAA RPI, and Virginia Commonwealth (#18) and Old Dominion (#41) entering league play with pretty impressive…
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Staff Report www.bobmcdonnell.com Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell announced three additional appointments to his administration this morning in a press conference at the State Capitol. McDonnell announced that Jim Duffey will serve as the Commonwealth’s next Secretary of Technology. Duffey worked for Electric Data Systems Corporation for 24 years, serving as Vice President and General Manager…
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Staff Report EMU sports: www.emu.edu For the first time in school history, the Eastern Mennonite men’s basketball team has cracked the top 25 of a national poll. The Runnin’ Royals have already set the mark for best start in school history, and this week took the No. 24 spot in the D3hoops.com national ranking….
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